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Accounting for Interior Designers

Financial clarity for interior design firms—clean, consistent books without operational chaos so you can price and scale with confidence

Clean books. Clear creative headspace.

Interior design firms are project-based, timeline-driven, and vendor-heavy—which makes accounting easy to outgrow. We bring order to the financial side of your studio with clean, consistent books and decision-ready reporting, so you can price confidently, protect margins, and scale without the operational chaos.

Financial hurdles we help design firms overcome

Interior design accounting gets complicated fast—vendor-heavy purchasing, project timelines, retainers, and mixed revenue streams. We bring structure and clarity so your financials keep up with how your studio actually operates. 

Common challenges we solve:

  • Your books are always behind. We establish a dependable month-end close and clean reconciliations—so you’re not making decisions off guesswork.
  • Cash feels unpredictable. We help you understand what cash is truly available (and what’s committed to projects) so you can plan confidently.
  • Project margins are unclear. We set up reporting that ties financials to projects—so you can see what’s profitable, what’s leaking, and where to adjust pricing.
  • Tech and workflows don’t talk to each other. We streamline the handoffs
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Studio Designer accounting, done right

Studio Designer is the operational hub for many design firms—but it only works when the financial side is structured correctly. We help you set it up, keep it clean, and connect it to the rest of your tech stack so you have trustworthy numbers and less manual work.

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Implementation
Implementation Get the foundation right—setup, configuration, and workflows that support clean books and a dependable month-end close. 
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Optimization
Optimization Refine how Studio Designer runs day-to-day—reducing errors, improving reporting, and making project profitability easier to see.
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Integration & Support
Integration & Support Connect Studio Designer with your accounting and operations tools and stay supported as your studio evolves—so systems don’t break as you grow. 

Getting Started is Simple

Whether you need a cleanup, ongoing month-end support, or help getting Studio Designer and your accounting working together, we’ll meet you where you are and make the path forward clear. 

1
Discover

We learn how your studio works today—your tools, team, workflows, and what “clean” needs to look like.
2
Review
We review your current tech stack—then identify gaps, friction points, and quick wins. 
3
Plan
 You get a clear plan with priorities, timeline, and responsibilities—so expectations are aligned.
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Go
We clean up what’s needed, set up the right structure, and establish a dependable month-end close.
Annie Downing
Annie DowningAnnie Downing Interiors
“Phil completely helped me understand our financials in a way that no other accountant was able to previously ... and I would not be where I am without him and his team!”
Tracee Murphy
Tracee MurphyTrade Mark Interiors
“Accounting Frontier is the best decision I made for my Interior Design business. Phil has been an immense help in streamlining and reporting within the business. His team is incredible!”
Liz MacPhail
Liz MacPhailLiz MacPhail Interiors
"They are attentive to the details of my design business, understand the unique aspects of my industry, provide support to help me view my business from a CEO perspective, and inform decisions to grow!”
Gillian Blair
Gillian BlairTete-a-tete
“Extremely knowledgeable, always prompt, and reassuring every step of the way—from setting up Studio Designer to guidance on how to manage our now growing business! ”
Kim Raymond
Kim RaymondKim Raymond Architecture + Interiors
“Accounting Frontier has had a huge impact on my business and my bottom line. By initiating better practices for my team and I, my project management and tracking have improved exponentially! ”
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Lisa WallaceLisa Wallace Interior Design
"We had to change accounting firms early in the year, and I only regret not making the move sooner. (Their) fees are very reasonable and worth every penny!"

Ready for clean books and clearer margins?

Get reliable month-end reporting, better visibility into cash and profitability, and a smoother financial rhythm—so you can lead confidently and scale without the accounting stress. 
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FAQs

What accounting services do you provide for interior design firms? We help design firms get clean, consistent books and decision-ready reporting. That can include setting up Studio Designer, accounting cleanup, ongoing bookkeeping and month-end close, payroll support, bill pay workflows, and reporting for cash and profitability. 
Can you help if our books are behind or messy?

Yes. We often start with a cleanup to establish a reliable baseline, then move into a consistent monthly close so your numbers stay accurate going forward. 

 
Do you work with design firms that are still small (or growing fast)? Yes. We work with studios that want more structure and clarity—whether you’re building your first repeatable process or tightening controls as the team grows. We are a great fit for firms with 2 to 30 employees
Will you work with our current software and tools?

For interior design clients, we recommend the use of Studio Designer to ensure your project and financial data stay aligned and your reporting remains clean and consistent. If you’re currently using another accounting system, we’ll guide you through a structured transition to Studio Designer.

We’re more flexible with ancillary tools such as time tracking or project management. While we typically recommend using Studio Designer for time tracking, we can work with certain other systems where appropriate.
How do you help us understand project profitability? We set up reporting that connects your financials to how you run projects—so you can see what’s profitable, what’s leaking margin, and where pricing or process changes will have the biggest impact. 
How does onboarding work? We start with a discovery call, review your current tools and financials, align on priorities, and create a clear plan. Then we implement what’s needed and establish a steady month-end rhythm. 
What do you need from us each month? We keep it simple: timely access to financial systems, clarity on approvals, and a consistent cadence for questions and categorization. We’ll define responsibilities up front so nothing falls through the cracks. 
What’s the next step if we’re interested? Schedule a consultation. We’ll confirm fit, identify the fastest path to clean books and clearer visibility, and outline recommended next steps.